Birthdate: January 2, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: New York City
Died: August 1, 2006
Iris Marion Young was an American political theorist and socialist feminist recognized for her dedication to justice and social difference. She was a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and had affiliations with the Center for Gender Studies and the Human Rights program. Young’s research encompassed contemporary political theory, feminist social theory, and normative analysis of public policy. She stressed the importance of political activism and encouraged her students to be involved in their communities.
